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More measures on gold coming? Finance Ministry asks banks for information on gold metal loans

Industry participants said a bullion trade body has proposed that banks use gold bars refined from dore instead of importing fresh gold for issuing GMLs to jewellers. (AI image) In a move that may possibly be a sign of upcoming measures on gold, the finance ministry has directed bullion-importing banks to furnish detailed information on…

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Fire safety can’t be an afterthought: Essential measures every builder must prioritise to ensure safety in apartments |

In recent years, several fire incidents in residential towers, commercial complexes, and mixed-use developments across India have once again brought fire safety into sharp focus. As cities continue to grow vertically and high-rise living becomes increasingly common, ensuring robust fire protection systems is no longer just a regulatory requirement; it is a fundamental responsibility of…

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Maharashtra onion farmers demand Rs 3,000/quintal, say relief measures fall short

Farmers in Maharashtra welcomed Centre’s decision to relax onion procurement rules. At the same time, they said, the move does not solve the main problem and have demanded a minimum procurement price of Rs 3,000 per quintal.They say the rates being offered by the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd (NAFED) and the…

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PM Modi chairs EAC meeting, discusses measures to boost India’s economic growth amid global turmoil

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met members of the Economic Advisory Council (EAC) to the Prime Minister, with discussions focused on ideas and measures to further strengthen the country’s economic growth amid ongoing global uncertainty. The meeting covered reforms aimed towards improving ease of living and ease of doing business. The PM and EAC-PM…

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Rupee jumps 56 paise to 95.18 vs US dollar after RBI announces forex-support measures

The rupee surged 56 paise to 95.18 against the US dollar following RBI’s measures to attract foreign capital and boost forex liquidity. These policy announcements, including expanding the Fully Accessible Route and removing taxes on foreign investment in G-Secs, improved investor sentiment. Analysts expect further appreciation if oil prices remain below $100 a barrel. The…

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Protecting rupee, forex & economy: Will government, RBI measures on attracting foreign capital help?

Experts are of the view that India’s bonds have been made attractive. (AI image) Looking to preserve its foreign exchange reserves and defend the rupee, the government and the Reserve Bank of India on Friday announced several steps aimed at attracting foreign inflows. Record foreign capital outflows amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict have added immense…

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Strengthening forex reserves amid US-Iran war: RBI announces 5 measures to attract foreign capital – check details

Foreign capital (AI image) US-Iran war: Moving in to bolster forex reserves and attract foreign investments, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday announced five measures. The steps come at a time when foreign investors have been exiting Indian equities at a record pace, putting pressure on the rupee and India’s…

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Rupee rallies strongly after RBI announces new measures to attract foreign investors amid Middle East conflict

As widely anticipated, the Reserve Bank left interest rates unchanged for a second consecutive policy meeting. Giving a major boost to the rupee, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday announced several steps to attract foreign capital at a time when the US-Iran conflict is putting pressure on India’s external sector resilience.The…

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Walmart shareholders reject proposal requiring the company to explain how it measures AI impact on 1.6 million employees for …

Walmart shareholders voted against an investor proposal asking it to report on how its use of AI is affecting the well-being of its employees, according to voting results from the retailer’s annual shareholders’ meeting. The proposal, filed by investor United for Respect, reportedly asks Walmart to explain how it measures the effect of advanced technologies…

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